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The recommendation of Marantz PM flavor amps is a good one but, if he can stretch just a tiny bit further, he could get the new PM6005 ($699). The main reason for wanting a PM6005 over any other PM series amps is that it has digital inputs and a great DAC. I use one with 88dB efficient Salks and, even playing at levels I would consider very loud, I have not gone past one third volume on the dial.

That's a great option. Since the PM6005 was released, the PM6004 is heavily discounted on Amazon. Another thing to consider is, depending on his setup, an AVR in that price range. If he has 8Ohm speakers, a Marantz NR1402 is pretty darn nice. Same form factor/power and gets you some basic room correction, a proper sub out and, surprisingly, support for an external amp for the left and right if you want it. I've got a PM6004, PM6005 and NR1402 in my house. I don't currently use the NR1402 but, it's such a nice piece of gear that I can't bear to part with it.